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Kathryn Xu

Starling Marte #6 of the New York Mets celebrates with his team after driving in the winning run.

Philadelphia Phillies v New York Mets

Mets Invincible, Phillies On Bullet-Train To Hell


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Dan McQuade

On a homer to right center by the Rockies’ Hunter Goodman, the Phillies and visiting team bullpens are visible on a TV broadcast. Both teams’ bullpens have doors in front of the benches for relievers to sit on, but most of them are open. There are also ads for Hatfield meats, Temple Health, the Pennsylvania Lottery ("Play to win!"), Independence Blue Cross, and Budweiser visible in the shot.

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Philly Fan Hecklers Thwarted By Doors

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Kelsey McKinney

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Ah, Jeez: Goodbye Ball! Goodbye Again! Goodbye A Third Time!

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The Scorebug Snuggery: The Phillies Abandon “P00P”

Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning against the New York Mets in Game Two of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 06, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Division Series – New York Mets v Philadelphia Phillies – Game 2

Stand Down: Phillies Toilet Crisis Abates As Bryce Harper Returns To Spring Training

Shoppers walk past an MLB store during the National Day Golden Week holiday at Raffles City Chongqing on October 5, 2024, in Chongqing, China.

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In Search Of A Phillies Hat In Chinese MLB Stores

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Lauren Theisen

Division Series – Philadelphia Phillies v New York Mets – Game 4

Francisco Lindor Has Been Waiting Years For This

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 09: The New York Mets celebrate after winning Game 4 of the Division Series presented by Booking.com between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets at Citi Field on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 in New York, New York. The New York Mets won 4-1 and will advance to the NLCS. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Division Series – Philadelphia Phillies v. New York Mets – Game Four

God Appears To Have Given The Mets A Big Sloppy Kiss On The Mouth

Long angle shot of Bryce Harper standing there, back 3/4 to the camera, looking at the ball. He's just hit a homer. Behind him in the photo is the Phillies dugout watching, and fans going wild in the stands. It's a long shot, about 25-30 rows of fans.

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Bryce Harper Is A Bargain

Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with teammates after the game-winning hit to defeat the New York Mets.

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Nick Castellanos Answers The Mets’ Whimsy

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David Roth

Businessmen stop and watch a televised Phillies Mets game on a Zenith TV on May 08, 1963.

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A Phillies/Mets NLDS Preview, In The Classic Shopping Mall Format

Pete Rose with gray hair, Pete Rose joking with Joe Morgan, Pete Rose singing with Vic Tayback, Pete Rose and his son looking out into the distance

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There Was A Time When Everyone Cared How Pete Rose Smelled

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Defector Staff

Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after winning the NL West Division against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on September 26, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

San Diego Padres v Los Angeles Dodgers

Everything We’re Looking Forward To In The 2024 MLB Playoffs

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Ray Ratto

Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds dives head first into home plate during a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field during the early 1970s in Chicago

Cincinnati Reds v Chicago Cubs

Pete Rose, All-American

Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies gives a thumbs up after hitting his third home run of the game in the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Philadelphia Phillies v Toronto Blue Jays

Kyle Schwarber Jacks Taters

Alec Bohm #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies catches a foul ball as he falls back into the stands in the ninth inning

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My Terrible Son Alec Bohm Is All Grown Up

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Is The Phillie Phanatic A Muppet?

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Toward A Better Or At Least Different Way Of Determining “Record Vs. Winning Teams”

Ranger Suárez #55 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch in the top of the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park on April 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Ranger Suárez Will Not Lie To You

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Everyone Pay Attention To My Beautiful Fast Son

Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies salutes the crowd after the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park.

Cincinnati Reds v Philadelphia Phillies

A Homers-Only Diet Suits Bryce Harper Just Fine

Bryce Harper flips over a wall and into the camera well.

Atlanta Braves v Philadelphia Phillies

Uh-oh!

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Please Give Me Back The Damn Onion Crank

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 26: Max Scherzer #31 of the Texas Rangers looks on during the World Series Workout Day at Globe Life Field on October 26, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

World Series Workout Day

Let’s Rub It In Some More: Polling Our Miserable Philadelphians About The World Series

Evan Carter of the Texas Rangers celebrates in the clubhouse after beating the Astros in Game 7 of the ALCS.

Championship Series – Texas Rangers v Houston Astros – Game Seven

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